Last night, the House unanimously passed the Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act. The bill requires federal agencies to report on the status of Government Accountability Office (GAO) and … READ MORE
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America, The Sinking Ship
Perhaps the most famous quote from Benjamin Franklin is his quote on personal finance. “Beware of little expenses; a small leak can sink a great ship.” The United States is … READ MORE
Think of the Children!
Federal spending favors the elderly. It has been this way for decades due to Medicare and Social Security receiving the lion's share of the federal budget. But as health care, … READ MORE
What They’re Saying About Yesterday’s Entitlement News
Yesterday, the Social Security and Medicare Trustees released their annual reports. For the first time since 1982, Social Security costs will exceed its income, dipping into its $3 trillion trust … READ MORE
The Document Washington Hopes Millennials Won’t Read
One of the most important documents for younger Americans to know about is also one of the longest, dryest, and most boring to read. Go figure. It is the Congressional … READ MORE
If Trump Were King
A common refrain about the President’s annual budget is that it is “dead on arrival” in Congress. This is often considered a pejorative dismissal of the document as an unrealistic … READ MORE
Here’s What Congress Will Try to Accomplish in 2018 and the Likelihood of It Happening
After accomplishing a major overhaul of the tax code to end 2017, the Republican controlled Congress needs to figure out what to do in 2018. Their agenda could include a … READ MORE
Quiz: What Do You Know About Government Spending?
Take the quiz below to find out how much you know about the federal government's spending habits! Share your results at the end! [wp_quiz id="2894"] … READ MORE